The Pittsburgh Steelers rookies have tasted their first week of organized team activities (OTAs). Because OTAs are nothing more than a warm-up for mini-camp, any rookie storyline remains potential energy...

The comparisons to Bob Sanders were inevitable for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie safety Shamarko Thomas. In fact, Thomas is basically Sanders' doppelganger. They share many traits—the most obvious among them is size...

Now that the NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror, the Pittsburgh Steelers will put their offseason focus on setting the roster. Several key positions are up for grabs due to the departure of former starters...

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In case you haven't heard, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Jarvis Jones ran the 40-yard dash in 4.92 second s during Georgia's pro day. As such, some experts felt this made him unworthy of a first-round selection...

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Southeastern Louisiana cornerback Robert Alford is a hot commodity right now. His performance in the Senior Bowl not only raised some eyebrows, but it also raised his draft stock. Alford possesses adequate size for the NFL (5'10", 188 lbs)...

Western Kentucky defensive end Quanterus Smith is a hard-luck case. During his senior year, he tore his ACL, which caused him to miss the final two games of the season as well as the NFL Scouting Combine...

Auburn defensive end Corey Lemonier is a quick and powerful edge pass-rusher who is projected to play outside linebacker in the NFL . His production dropped his junior year after a strong sophomore campaign, possibly hurting his stock...

San Diego State cornerback Leon McFadden plays bigger than his 5'10", 190-pound frame. He finished his career with eight interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. He has excellent closing speed and anticipates the ball well...

Pittsburgh Steelers fans love Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti . Any doubters of that affection need only to do a cursory Internet search to find the Steelers Nation blogosphere crowded with pro-Mauti propaganda...

What do Antonio Brown and Brett Keisel have in common? Both were drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers after the fifth round. Such value can be found long after the spotlight has been lifted from the NFL draft...

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For some NFL franchises, free agency is a figurative bar scene, where an unattractive team throws around mad money in hopes of landing a Kate Upton -level free agent to brag about the next day over breakfast at the local diner...

A coach gets too much credit when a team wins and too much blame when a team loses. Same thing goes for draft picks. In fact, much about the draft is a roll of the dice. Few players are a can't- miss pick...